Will be Retro

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Originally Posted by TB

The little diesel puts out as much power as the previous 3.0L SDV6 in a D4, and the 8-speed ZF is still a magic gearbox. According to the articles the tow capacity is increased to over 3700kg. Payload is also 900kg. This doesn't sound like a car that will struggle to take you and your stuff places. I'm keen for a test drive.

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While the power is up there, almost, the torque is not, 430nm vs 600nm. I'm sure it could deliver without too much issue considering the old 2.7 was 140Kw and 440nm but you can't beat the smoothness of the 6 and that effortless punch low down.

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Originally Posted by TB

The little diesel puts out as much power as the previous 3.0L SDV6 in a D4, and the 8-speed ZF is still a magic gearbox. According to the articles the tow capacity is increased to over 3700kg. Payload is also 900kg. This doesn't sound like a car that will struggle to take you and your stuff places. I'm keen for a test drive.

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But it is lighter,I presume,than the D4 so should get along OK.
The GVM and GCM look fantastic,and is what many in Aus need.

The diesel is tried and tested,it has been in other models for a while.
I would much rather have the larger one,but I bet it will come at a premium price.Its only just been released in some of the other models in some markets.

900kg payload is impressive. It's basically a current Thai built ute payload. The tow capacity is likewise impressive and puts it above 200 series (whose payload is unimpressive as well). Can't see why a ute version could not work with that payload.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by SBD4

Yeah, I was surprised by he limited engine options. I guess they are determined not to perpetuate the use of the current the V6 diesel and are not ready with the ingenium 6. Good news is the article did say it was rated to 3720Kgs. Also judging by the pics steelies will be available.

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Don’t forget that’s SA spec,spec here may be different.
So we could get different engines,who knows?

They did say there would be more engine choices in the future.
I like it.

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Originally Posted by scarry

Don’t forget that’s SA spec,spec here may be different.
So we could get different engines,who knows?

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Yep absolutely, the SD4 that they mentioned is the same as what is in the Discovery and it only gets two engine variants, SD4(177/430) and SD6(225/700). The forthcoming diesel inline 6 is all I would expect them to add to the engine line up. Hopefully it will be similar in spec to the current SD6.

New vid and pic

NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER EXPEDITION 001 TO FRANKFURT | Land Rover International Homepage

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There is an engine tone in the last couple of teaser vids that is distinctly appealing. It better not be fake, or JLR marketing team will need to be defenestrated.

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Originally Posted by ozscott

Is this the 110 Rob? I can understand if the 90 with coils is $65k plus onroads. Cheers

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didn't really discuss models etc with him .. but he did say the the Defender would be priced below the Discovery "5" .. so fingers crossed. Now I'm looking forward to the "reveal" tomorrow at LR Brisbane and a trip to Frankfurt to see it for myself

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Originally Posted by SBD4

Yep absolutely, the SD4 that they mentioned is the same as what is in the Discovery and it only gets two engine variants, SD4(177/430) and SD6(225/700). The forthcoming diesel inline 6 is all I would expect them to add to the engine line up. Hopefully it will be similar in spec to the current SD6.

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Don't forget they were extensively testing a hybrid powertrain. I'm curious to see how that stacks up in terms of output, weight, payload, economy and drivability. Not to mention reliability.